We struck it lucky with the weather this week when we went cycling at Turn Moss. In small groups, the Beavers picked their own routes through the woodland and across fields. We also talked about what to wear to keep…
Monday 19th and Wednesday 21st May – Archery and Knots
Over the last fortnight, the Beavers have all tried their hand at archery, using bows and arrows to try hitting foam targets. They’ve also practised their knots, including reef knot, clove hitch, sheet bend, shoelace bow, figure of eight and…
Exploring Poland for the World Impact Badge
As part of their work towards the World Impact badge, Scouts took a closer look at Poland – the host country for the next World Scout Jamboree. The evening included a mix of activities designed to explore Polish culture, language,…
Evening Hike Around Turn Moss and the Mersey
Scouts recently enjoyed a relaxed evening hike around Turn Moss and along the River Mersey – a great chance to stretch their legs, enjoy the outdoors, and explore a local green space together. Setting off in the early evening, the…
Wild Food Skills: From Field to Fork
Scouts took part in a wild food session focused on understanding where our food comes from – with a hands-on experience making venison sausages. The session began with a conversation about the journey from field to fork, exploring how wild…
Scouts Lend a Hand at Longford Park Community Allotment
Scouts have been lending their time and energy to support Longford Park Community Allotment, getting involved in a variety of tasks to help prepare for the growing season. The activity began with seed planting, as Scouts filled pots with compost…
Scouts Learn Practical Skills with Paracord Survival Bracelets
Scouts recently took on a hands-on challenge by learning how to make paracord survival bracelets – a practical skill that combines creativity with outdoor preparedness. The activity introduced Scouts to the purpose and uses of paracord in survival situations, from…
Tent Pitching
Recently, our Scouts rolled up their sleeves and got to grips with a key Scouting skill – pitching canvas patrol tents! As part of our ongoing outdoor skills programme, the Scouts learned how to work together to pitch the classic…
Monday 5th and Wednesday 7th May – Games night
We started inside with “Corners” to give late comers a chance to arrive. Since it was a nice evening we went outside to play “Minefield”. We then came back indoors for a bit of “Mind reading” before finishing with a…
Monday 28th and Wednesday 30th April – International badge
This week we completed our International badge. We played some games from other countries including China and Norway. We also learned about Beavers and tasted food from different countries and said hello and goodbye in different languages.
